Learn more about the latest legislation and laws governing strata schemes and owners corporations.
In a strata community, shared spaces and responsibilities go hand in hand. To ensure everything runs smoothly, each building is governed by a set of...
May 8, 2025
Strata living offers many benefits; shared amenities, collective decision-making, and often, a strong sense of community. But all of this depends on...
May 8, 2025
The NSW Government announced more amendments to the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 and Community Land Management Act 2021 that will impact owners...
March 14, 2025
New South Wales will implement significant changes to fire safety regulations through the Environmental Planning and Assessment (Development...
January 17, 2025
The strata management industry in NSW is set to undergo significant reforms with the introduction of the Strata Managing Agents Legislation Amendment...
December 13, 2024
With the rise of platforms like Airbnb, many apartment owners and investors are exploring new income opportunities. One popular option is Airbnb...
November 14, 2024
When you are looking to either buy or refinance a property, which includes an apartment, townhouse or villa that is part of a strata complex, you are...
June 27, 2024
When the Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down this year’s budget in mid-May 2024 it looked like not much change for apartment owners at...
May 27, 2024
As you are likely aware, the NSW Government has created legislation associated with certain major works. The Design & Building Practitioners Act...
June 9, 2022
In an initiative to further protect consumers, the NSW Government has created new legislation associated with major works. The Design & Building...
June 9, 2022
As defined by Fair Trading NSW, community, precinct and neighbourhood schemes are “forms of land title that help in subdividing and developing land...
May 12, 2022
If you’re living in a strata property or are planning to, you’ll likely be aware that there are strata by-laws in place that shape the way of...
April 5, 2021
Whether at a hotel, at work, or someplace else entirely, we’ve all had to deal with fire doors at certain points. These large, heavy doors are...
October 14, 2019
As a strata committee member, one of your tasks is to stay on top of new legislation and regulations to make sure that your strata scheme complies...
April 26, 2019
You probably hear a lot about strata rights of owners and responsibilities within a strata scheme, but are things different for a tenant who rents a...
February 14, 2018
A duplex or strata scheme with only two lots can be an ideal living situation for many people. This type of set-up often provides an easy lifestyle...
January 17, 2018
Back in 2015, we outlined that there may be new changes to the New South Wales strata laws regarding the definition and addressing of nuisance smoke....
August 17, 2017
Strata living on the whole is a harmonious and enjoyable experience, largely thanks to the individual by-laws that define a strata scheme’s rules....
July 21, 2017
In our video series Michael Vumbaca, General Manager at Jamesons Strata discusses how the new laws affect smoking in strata. It’s very...
April 6, 2017
In our video series Michael Vumbaca, General Manager at Jamesons Strata discusses how the new laws affect parking in strata. Parking in a strata...
April 6, 2017
The new NSW strata law reforms brought in on 30 November last year have brought in a number of new regulations that affect developers who are...
February 6, 2017
Many of the existing NSW strata laws simply don’t reflect our modern way of living and little wonder – they’ve been in place for around 55...
August 22, 2016
Nuisance cigarette smoke is among the items targeted in the major reform of NSW strata management laws currently in process. This is the most...
May 18, 2016
The whole area of strata ownership and management can be a tricky one. Many home buyers and investors are confused about what a strata scheme is, and...
February 17, 2016
Living in a strata scheme comes with its own set of challenges, and rules to follow. Each strata scheme will have its own by-laws which are designed...
October 28, 2015
When it comes to kitchen renovations, living in a strata unit or apartment can be complicated. In some strata complexes, the body corporate will...
October 15, 2015
Government strata legislation has made it compulsory for windows that are two metres or more above the ground to have safety devices fitted to...
September 9, 2015
The state government has been forced to extend the deadline of the new legislation that stops people selling homes with pools without their...
March 6, 2015
A peace of lifestyle luxury, now with a touch of compliance. New legislation for the sale or lease of a property with a pool will apply from 29 April...
October 29, 2014
Window legislation laws have changed so here are some important things you need to know to be prepared! Changes in both Volumes of BCA...
September 15, 2014
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